PAID Climate Corps Fellowship

Strategic Energy Innovations, Climate Corps Bay Area Published: July 6, 2017
Skill Level
Entry Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Education / Energy / Outreach / Advocacy
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Description

~ Climate Corps is a 10-month Fellowship program that offers emerging climate protection leaders with unparalleled professional development and training as they drive cutting edge environmental solutions within leading climate organizations across California. Click here to learn more about Climate Corps. ~

Climate Corps Fellows benefit from working alongside progressive nonprofits, local governments and businesses on climate resiliency programs and campaigns. Fellows' projects focus on: resource efficiency, solar/renewable energy, waste diversion, alternative transportation, sustainability education and/or outreach. 

Responsibilities & Activities

Climate Corps Fellows:

  • Receive valuable experience leading climate resiliency (mitigation and adaptation) projects that have measureable outcomes and benefits. 
  • Build critical connections and networks with climate protection leaders.
  • Learn from being part of a regional cohort of Fellows dedicated to implementing innovative approaches to our collective climate challenge. 
  • Participate in a comprehensive training and development program that culminates in a professional certificate issued by an accredited college program partner.

Partner Positions

For the 2017-18 cycle, Climate Corps public and private sector partners offer a wide variety of fellowship placements including:

  • SunPower (6 positions) & City of Oakland  Capitol Corridor
  • Alameda County (6 positions) & City of San Jose (2 positions) & City of Sunnyvale
  • The Watershed Project & Silicon Clean Energy  & Association for Energy Affordability
  • SF International Airport & GHHI Marin & SF Unified School District          
  • UC Office of the President & UCSF (3 positions available) & Skyline College
  • College of Marin & UC Merced & College of the Desert
  • Butte Community College & Mendocino Lake CCD & EarthTeam      

Note: For a full list of placements and more details click here.  

Desired Qualifications

This is a full-time, 10-month fellowship program. Additional requirements may depend on the specific position placement sought. Climate Corps Fellow positions require a degree from a 4-year institution. Energize Colleges Fellow positions require an Associate's degree. We are looking for recent college graduates with:

  • An educational background in environmental policy, science, engineering, sustainable management or planning degrees (volunteer and internship experience will be considered).
  • An understanding of clean energy and environmental policy.
  • Community outreach and communications experience.
  • A connection to the placement location. This is an equal opportunity position and we prefer to place a candidate who already lives in the region being served.

Benefits

  • Living allowance stipend of $1,750 per month (before taxes). Select positions may offer an enhanced stipend.
  • Option for enrollment in company sponsored health plan.
  • Assistance with student loan deferments.
  • Extensive professional development and skill building. Upon program completion, Fellows are awarded a Climate Change Protection Professional certificate by Skyline College.
  • A modest financial award upon program completion.

To Apply

  • To apply or learn more, please click "Apply on Company Website" below.
  • To become a Fellow please submit an online application and resume. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all placements are filled. 
  • Note: We are adding new fellowship descriptions on a weekly basis!
  • Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interviews for the 2017-18 Program Year will begin in May 2017. Fellows need to be available and eligible to start by the last week of August 2017, however, fellows may start as early as July 1st.

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